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95.5%Acceptance
$26,400Tuition
183Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
Private forprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$26,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,400
Average Net Price
$30,982
Students Receiving Financial Aid
66.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,000
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$4,500
Books & Supplies
$2,700
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,100
Loan Repayment Rate
59.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
91.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
66.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $27,275
$30,001 – $48,000 $30,346
$48,001 – $75,000 $31,089
$75,001 – $110,000 $32,145
$110,001+ $34,980

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $31,000 annually after aid, though costs vary by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $27,275 per year, while those from families making over $110,000 pay nearly $35,000. Over four years, total costs range from $109,000 to $140,000. Only 8% of students receive institutional grants, averaging just $5,264.

Nearly 92% of students take federal loans to afford this small art college. With typical art school debt loads and median earnings of $17,919 in the first year after graduation, loan payments can strain budgets . Five years out, graduates earn a median of $39,686. The 59% loan repayment rate suggests many struggle financially after graduation.

Students from lower-income families get the best deal here, saving about $7,700 annually compared to wealthy families. However, even the reduced price represents a substantial investment for any art education.

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